What's Happening @ Middletown Township Public Library 1/27-2/2/19

BOOK AND AUTHOR TALK presents Linda Johnston Muhlhausen discussing her new novel, Elephant Mountain. Saturday, February 2nd @ 2:00 pm.

IN THE MTPL GALLERY: Cathy Reddy through February 28th.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, a peer-led volunteer local job search support and networking group, meets on Monday, January 28th @ 7:00 pm.

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS:

English Language Conversation: a relaxed weekly group to practice English speaking skills. Must have some basic knowledge of English. For adults 18+. A Drop-In Program. Wednesday, January 30th @ 7:00 pm.

Russian for Beginners, for adults only. Register online @ mtpl.org. Thursday, January 31st @ 7:00 pm.

MOVIE MONDAYS presents A Simple Favor (rated R) on January 28th @ 2:30 pm.

Vista Financial meets on Tuesday, February 29th @ 6:30 pm.

GROUPS:

SCRABBLE Group meets Tuesday, January 29th @ 12:30 pm.

Group Knitting meets Tuesday, January 29th @ 12:30 pm.

Friends of Different Learners meets on Thursday, January 31st @ 7:00 pm.

First Friday Book Club discusses Defending Jacob by William Landay. Coffee @ 9:00 am, discussion @ 9:30 am. Friday, February 1st.

LGBT Support Group meets on Saturday, February 2nd @ 11:00 am.

Friendly Connection meets on Saturday, Feb 2nd @ 1:00 pm.

WRITING GROUPS:

Noble Writers meet Wednesday, January 30th @ 10:00 am.

Writing Critique Group meets Wednesday, January 30th @ 7:00 pm.

TEEN ZONE: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Creative Writing: Start with a writing exercise at each meeting, work on personal writing projects, and share with each for constructive feedback. Monday, January 28th @ 3:30 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, January 28th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 29th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Crochet for a Cause: Join us to crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Wednesday, January 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Learning to Code for Artificial Intelligence: Learn coding (python), watch cool demos, and apply skills to artificial intelligence with computer-generated art and poetry. Wednesday, January 30th @ 4:00 pm.

Tools for Achievement - study skills for high school and beyond: Learn how to develop the study skills needed to achieve success in school and reach full academic potential. Presented by Huntington Learning Center. Fr parents and students in high school/college. Wednesday, January 30th @ 7:00 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, February 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, February 1st @ 3:30 pm.

JUST FOR TWEENS: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, January 28th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 29th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Crochet for a Cause: Join us to crochet blankets, scarves or hats to donate. If you do not know how to crochet, we will teach you. Wednesday, January 30th @ 3:30 pm.

Learning to Code for Artificial Intelligence: Learn coding (python), watch cool demos, and apply skills to artificial intelligence with computer-generated art and poetry. Wednesday, January 30th @ 4:00 pm.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 30th @ 6:30 pm.

Film Making Group meets on Friday, February 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, February 1st @ 3:30 pm.

CHILDREN’S ROOM: Register online at mtpl.org for all programs unless otherwise designated.

HYGGE Hangout: Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is Danish for cozy, warm or homey and is a national pastime in Denmark expressed in homespun pleasures involving candlelight, knitted socks, coffee, cake, family, and friends. It's a good way to cope with long, dark winters. Join us as we transport our cafe area to a space where we can create, play and enjoy the moment with the Hygge spirit. Wear comfy clothes and bring a favorite pillow and/or blanket. Learn to finger knit, make a gnome, play games or puzzles or just cozy up by the fire and read. Food Allergy Alert - Hot Cocoa will be served. Monday, January 28th @ 4:00 pm.

Math Tutoring: Need help with Math? Sign up for a free tutor at the library. Tutors are high school honor students and are available for Math from Kindergarten through Pre-Calculus. Tutoring sessions are 30 minutes long. Monday, January 28th beginning @ 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 29th beginning @ 4:00 pm. Register online for the particular session.

Magical Musical Me: A fun interactive music and movement experience. Sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and shake. Play with instruments and fun props, listen to a musical story, and play a real guitar! For ages 2-6.Tuesday, January 29th @ 10:00 am.

Kids Playgroup: Encourages children to explore hands-on activities and develop social skills. Adults chat and connect with other parents/caregivers while supervising children's play. A Drop-In program. For all ages. Tuesday, January 29th @ 10:30 am.

Reading Buddies: Each child will be paired with a teen Reading Buddy to practice reading skills by reading out loud. Register for one of the time slots. Wednesday, January 30th; Thursday, January 31st.

LEGO Building Session: We will have our LEGOs out for free-play for ages 5+ in our quiet reading area. A Drop-In program. Wednesday, January 30th @ 6:30 pm.

Rubber Duckie Book Club Birthday Party: Thursday, January 31st @ 3:30 pm.

Chess and Table Top Games: If you haven’t played before, we will teach you. Planning, confidence, patience and discipline are all benefits of playing chess. We just think it’s fun. No registration required. Friday, February 1st @ 3:30 pm.

Saturday Craft and Story – Valentine Boxes: For ages 3+. Saturday, February 2nd @ 11:00 am.

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